Hippeastrum Lemon Star - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Lemon Star - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Lemon Star - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Lemon Star - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Lemon Star - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Lemon Star
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily
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Description
Amaryllis 'Lemon Star' is a new variety of Hippeastrum that stands out for its unusual coloration: its large flowers are cream-coloured with a lemon yellow throat that reflects onto the petals, giving the whole flower a pale yellow tone full of tenderness and freshness. The bulb produces one to three flower stalks, with flowering occurring over several weeks. This variety, with its indefinable charm, will bring a touch of spring into the house in the heart of winter.
From the Amaryllidaceae family, Hippeastrum plants are native to South and Central America. They are grown in pots in our latitudes and bloom indoors around Christmas.
In full bloom, the 'Lemon Star' variety forms a clump that reaches 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in width. The funnel-shaped flowers measure up to 18 cm (7in) in diameter. Each flower has 6 wide and thick petals, slightly undulating and iridescent, with a white colour tinged with yellow. The centre of the flower is a brighter yellow and releases a bouquet of long, curved stamens of the same shade. 4 to 5 flowers gracefully tower above one to three large and thick hollow stalks. Positioned back-to-back, they form a unique composition. The leaves are deciduous, ribbon-shaped, and glossy dark green. They turn yellow and dry out a few weeks after flowering, while the large bulb enters a dormant period.
Planting an Amaryllis is a very rewarding experience. The Hippeastrum Lemon Star is very easy to grow and its growth is extremely fast; 6 to 10 weeks after planting, the flowers are already blooming. You can enjoy them throughout the winter. If you want to give it as a Christmas gift, remember to plant it at the beginning of November. Preferably place it in the sun in front of a window, for example. Trim the stem when the flowers have faded to encourage new flower stalks to emerge.
Did you know? The Latin name "Amaryllis" was the subject of heated discussions among botanists: originally, this name actually referred to another plant, which looked similar and was native to South Africa: Amaryllis belladonna. When Carl Linnaeus used this name to refer to it, as well as to Hippeastrum (are you still following?), there was an outcry and the battle raged on until 1987 when the botanists decided: the Latin name Amaryllis is preserved for the African species Belladonna but should no longer be used as the Latin name for Hippeastrum.
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Hippeastrum
Lemon Star
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant 'Lemon Star' Amaryllis bulbs from October to late April. Choose a pot that is not too big,1-2cm (1in) larger than the size of the bulb. Place a layer of drainage at the bottom. Mix half potting compost, half garden soil. Only bury the bulb halfway. Place the pot in a warm and bright location. Water sparingly until the stem appears. Then water daily. 6 to 8 weeks later, your bulbs will flower. Our advice: if you choose multiple bulbs, plant them with a two-week interval to enjoy the beauty of Amaryllis all winter.
How to make my Amaryllis flower again? After flowering, remove the faded flowers and let the leaves develop. Continue to water regularly and give them indoor plant fertiliser every 15 days. This is when the bulb replenishes itself to prepare for next year's flowers. After 4 to 6 months, forget about your potted plants, let them rest for about 3 months in a sheltered place. You can then remove the faded leaves, repot in fresh soil, and start a new growing cycle.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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